The Daily Five — Thursday, 1 October 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Who is the oldest player ever to win the World Cup?
- Dino Zoff
- Nilton Santos
- Miroslav Klose
- Cafu
Zoff lifted the 1982 trophy in Madrid as Italy's captain at 40 years and 133 days, and was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper on the way. —
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2 of 5 · Club legends
Which club did Johan Cruyff play for before Barcelona, and later coach to the 1992 European Cup?
- Ajax and Barcelona respectively
- Feyenoord and Ajax
- PSV and Ajax
- Ajax and Ajax
Player at Ajax, then coach of Barcelona's Dream Team at Wembley.
3 of 5 · Derbies
Which two clubs contest El Clásico?
- Real Madrid and Barcelona
- Real Madrid and Atlético
- Barcelona and Espanyol
- Sevilla and Betis
The most watched club fixture in the world.
4 of 5 · World Cup 2026
Which country won the 2026 World Cup?
- Spain
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
1-0 against Argentina after extra time.
5 of 5 · World Cup 1954
Who scored 11 goals at the 1954 World Cup, two hat-tricks included, and still ended up on the losing side?
- Sándor Kocsis
- Ferenc Puskás
- Nándor Hidegkuti
- Max Morlock
The man they called the Golden Head outscored everyone in Switzerland and went home without the trophy; only Fontaine's 13 has ever topped his tally. —
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